Fresh, modern, Italian Cuisine with a strong mediterranean flair using organic and free range produce wherever possible
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At Buonissimo We aim to produce a new menu for each season providing fresh, modern Italian cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.

Children are most welcome. We offer dishes marked with a smiling face Childrens portion available at
half price for a child’s portion.

Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V
Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us of any type of food allergy.



Buonissimo strongly believes in word of mouth recommendation to
attract new customers. Our reputation is based on the quality of our freshly
prepared food, at reasonable prices, in relaxed and welcoming surroundings.
Please do recommend us, and help to contribute to our continued success.

Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us of any type of food allergy.

We kindly ask our customers not to smoke in the restaurant.

A La Carte Menu - Menu Del Pranzo
Coffee And Tea
- Refreshments

Click here to download our summer 2010 menu
Click here to download our set menu for 10 or more people

 

Bruschetta Con Puré Di Piselli E Feta £2.95 V
Warm bruschetta bread topped with crushed peas, dill, lemon zest and feta cheese.
 
Bruschetta Con Radicchio Pancetta E Caprino £2.95 V
Warm bruschetta topped with shredded radicchio, crispy bacon [which we can omit for our vegetarian guests] and goats cheese. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
 
Pane Rustico Con Aglio Al Forno £2.95 V
Crusty rustic bread served warm with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic. A must for garlic lovers!
 
Misto Di Pane Buonissimo £5.95 V
A selection of the above breads, enough for two to share.
(Available as a vegetarian dish on request)


Starters

Insalata Di Granchio Con Calamari Ripieni E Gamberetti £6.50
Fresh crab meat, stuffed baby squid and crayfish tails, salad leaves dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Please note that the crab meat may contain traces of shell.
 
Caprino Alla Griglia Con Spinaci E Polenta £4.50 V
Warm medallion of goats cheese with wilted spinach, served on a crispy polenta base. Decorated with marinated vegetable
 
Fettine Di Manzo Alla Griglia Con Rucola Pinoli E Scaglie Di Parmigiano
£5.50 starter £11.00 main
Tender strips of grilled steak tossed with rocket leaves, pine kernels and shavings of Parmesan, drizzled with truffle oil.
 
Zuppa Fatta In Casa £3.50 V
V Freshly made soup served with warm rustic bread.
 


Risotto Alla Spagnola £5.50 starter £10.50 main
A chicken, king prawn and chorizo sausage risotto, flavoured with smoked paprika and Parmesan.
 
Ravioli Al Tartufo Nero £5.50 starter £10.50 main V
Black truffle ravioli tossed with chilli, garlic and wild mushrooms. Sprinkled with Parmesan shavings, drizzled with truffle oil.
 
Conchiglie Con Salmone Gamberoni E Asparagi £4.95 starter £9.95 main
Pasta shells tossed in crème fraîche, smoked salmon, king prawns and asparagus. Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta, but if you would like it, please ask!
 
Fettuccine Con Pancetta Basilico E Taleggio £4.50 starter £8.95 main
Fettucine with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Tossed in garlic, chilli and olive oil. Topped with melted Taleggio cheese and Parmesan. V For our vegetarian guests we can substitute the bacon with asparagus or wild mushrooms.


Mains

Lasagne Con Verdure Estive Pinoli E Gorgonzola £4.95 starter £8.95 main V
Mediterranean vegetable lasagne with blue cheese, broccoli and pine nuts.
 
Cotoletta Di Pollo Impanato Con Capperi £10.95
Pan fried Milanese style free range breast of chicken, coated with breadcrumbs, herbs and capers. Served with Mediterranean salad, potato wedges and caponata (mixed Sicilian vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce).
 
Spezzatino D’Agnello Con Salsicce Spagnole E Timballo Di Riso Allo Zafferano £11.50
Lamb and chorizo sausage casserole with chickpeas and summer vegetables. Served with a timbale of saffron and pea rice.
 
Merluzzo Con Pate Di Olive E Pomodoro £12.95
Pan seared fresh cod loin served on a bed of tomato sauce topped with black olive tapenade. Served with new potatoes and spring onions, spinach and broccoli.
 
Sogliola Con Salsa Aurora E Gamberetti £14.95
Boneless fillets of fresh lemon sole in a white wine and tomato sauce, with a touch of cream. Finished with shrimps and chopped with chives. Served with new potatoes and spring onions, broccoli and roast baby carrots.
 
Filetto Di Manzo Con Peperoni E Taleggio £17.95
Grilled prime fillet steak on a bed of roasted peppers topped with Taleggio cheese. Served with potato wedges, roast baby carrots and caponata (mixed Sicilian vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce).
 
Tonno Alla Griglia Con Pomodorini Capperi E Riduzione Di Balsamico £13.95
Grilled fresh tuna steak half cooked in a light sauce combining a balsamic reduction, diced tomatoes, capers and spring onions. Served with potato wedges, broccoli and roast baby carrots
 


Side Dishes

Hand cut chips £1.50
Mustard roast carrots £1.80
Mange tout with baby corn £2.20
Dressed seasonal mixed leaf salad topped with roasted vegetables and parmesan shavings £3.50
 


Dessert

Macedonia Di Frutta Con Menta E Gelato Allo Yogurt £4.50
Green fresh fruit salad, glazed with fresh mint and crème de menthe syrup, topped with a delicious Italian yogurt ice cream.
 
Panna Cotta Al Gusto Di Caffe E Bailey’s £4.50
Home-made panna cotta flavoured with espresso and Baileys.
 
Torta Gelato Alla Stracciatella £4.50
A slice of sponge filled with semifreddo style vanilla ice cream and chocolate drops, dusted with cocoa powder.
 
Torta All’ Amaretto £4.95
Sponge cake soaked in an amaretto liqueur, with chanitlly cream and chopped nuts. Decorated with mini amaretto biscuits.
 
Profiteroles Al Cioccolato £4.95
Choux pastries filled with a superb chantilly cream smothered with chocolate cream.
 
Misto Di Pasticcini per Duo Persone £7.95
for two to share A selection of mini Italian desserts to include the famous Sicilian cannolo - to share.
 
Why Not Have A Glass Of Dessert Wine?
We are offering a wonderful Moscato Di Sicilia by the glass 100ml £3.95
 
Misto Di Formaggi
£4.95 for one £6.95 for two to share
A selection of Gorgonzola, Caciocavallo, Parmesan and Taleggio cheese served with dried fruit, bread and biscuits.
Why Not Have A Glass Of Port Reserve? £2.95

 

Menu Del Pranzo

Tuesday to Saturday
 
Lunchtime Menu 2 Courses £9.50 or Main Course only £6.95
 
Available 12 noon to 2.15pm last orders
 
Starters
 
Zuppa Del Giorno V
Freshly home-made soup, served with warm rustic bread.
 
Bruschetta Con Puré Piselli E Feta V
Warm bruscetta topped with crushed peas, dill, lemon zest and feta cheese.
 
Rucola Salmone E Gamberetti
Rocket, smoked salmon and crayfish tail salad tossed in a lemon dressing.
 
 
Pasta Del Giorno V
Chef’s choice of pasta for lunch
 
Sgombro Con Burro E Capperi
Pan seared fillet of fresh mackerel in a light caper and butter sauce. Served with new potatoes, roast carrots and broccoli.
 
Pollo Impanato
A lunch portion of pan fried Milanese style breast of chicken coated in breadcrumbs, herbs and capers. Served with a crispy salad, potato wedges and caponata (mixed Sicilian vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce).

refreshments

Coffee regular. £1.40
 
Espresso £1.40
Short, strong, black coffee.
 
Espresso Doppio £1.70
Two shots of espresso.
 
Cappuccino £1.50
Espresso and hot milk topped with frothed milk.
 
Latte £1.50
Shot of espresso, steamed milk and just a little foamed milk.
 
Caffé Macchiato £1.50
Shot of espresso, topped with a single spoon of frothed milk.
 
Decaffeinated Coffee £1.40
 
Liqueur Coffee £2.95
With a choice of your favourite liqueur.
 
Teas £1.40
Darjeeling, Organic Earl Grey, Lemon Tea,Organic Peppermint, Traditional English.
 
 
 
Aperitifs and Spirits £1.80
A wide range of aperitifs is available
 
Mixers 70p
A wide range of aperitifs is available
 
Beers £2.95
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Italian)
Moretti (Italian)
Alcohol Free Becks
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £1.50
Pepsi Cola Lemonade Orange Juice etc
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £2.20
Appletiser
Cranberry Juice
J2O ~ Orange & Passion Fruit or
J2O ~ Apple & Raspberry
 
Mineral Water - Still or Sparkling
75cl Bottle £2.95 Glass 95p
 
Digestifs £2.50
Amaretto Grappa Strega
Sambuca Nocello Limoncello etc
 

We would like to inform you that only one final bill will be issued per table. It is our policy not to accept payment with individual orders, as we would like to concentrate our attention fully on making sure you have a most enjoyable evening.

Please note that to enable us to offer the best service to all our customers, our party bookings are limited to 12 persons on Friday and Saturday evenings

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